We tried this dessert for the first time on the 4th of July and it was delicious. I love that it’s sweet and satisfying while still super healthy. It is sweetened only with honey and each serving provides 9 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber, plus antioxidants from the dark chocolate [...]
Filed under: Recipe on July 7th, 2010 | No Comments »
My son was born one month ago today and I think the natural post-partum weight loss is slowing considerably. It’s time to start eating like I want to loose this baby weight! This delicious summer salad is full of healthy ingredients and is vegan. Go easy on the dressing to make it “light.” It’s super [...]
Filed under: Recipe, Vegetarian/Vegan on June 25th, 2010 | No Comments »
Our sweet neighbors have been bringing us dinner to help out with the baby. Here is the recipe of one of our favorites.
Dressing Ingredients:
(I usually make only ½ dressing recipe—it is plenty! There is usually enough leftover to use as marinade for chicken, tempeh, tofu—good grilled & served with salad.)
1 cup seasoned rice vinegar
2 T [...]
Filed under: Recipe on June 18th, 2010 | No Comments »
When my oldest was younger and didn’t know any better, we rarely finished dinner with dessert. When we did, it was usually fruit. Now we have a 5 and 2.5 year old and they ask “what’s for dessert?” almost every night. About half the time we have dessert, the other half I tell them not [...]
Filed under: Children, Food and Nutrition, Recipe on May 11th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
We made this asian cole slaw for lunch today and both my kids couldn’t get enough of it, probably thanks to the peanut dressing. But still, how often do a 2 and 5 year old love raw cabbage, carrots, and bell peppers enough to ask for seconds?
Ingredients for dressing:
6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
6 tablespoons vegetable [...]
Filed under: Recipe on April 19th, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Ingredients:
1.75 cups hot water (~100 F)
1 tbsp active dry yeast
2 tbsp milk powder
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp olive (or vegetable) oil
1.5 tsp salt
4-5 cups whole wheat flour
Filed under: Recipe on March 23rd, 2010 | No Comments »
I’m not a huge fan of chocolate chip cookies–I just think they’re boring. These cookies are not boring. They are flavored with so many wonderful ingredients: bananas, rum, coconut, oatmeal, nuts, and cranberries. YUM! I heavily modified a recipe from Cooking Light and they turned out wonderful. This recipe makes easily 36-48 cookies so get [...]
Filed under: Recipe on March 2nd, 2010 | 1 Comment »
I love samosas, and here’s an easy way to make them for dinner for your entire family. This recipe is vegan and freezes well.
Ingredients
Crust:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour (whole-wheat pastry if you have it)
1/4 tsp salt
2 Tbs. canola oil
Filling:
1 Tbs. black or yellow mustard seeds
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp cumin
1/8 [...]
Filed under: Recipe, Vegetarian/Vegan on February 4th, 2010 | No Comments »
This dish is a big hit with the kids, super helathy, and freezes well. What more could you ask for?
Topping Ingredients:
1/2 cup dry polenta or corn grits
1/4 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
pinch of salt
Filling Ingredients:
2 tsp olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 zucchini, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 tbs chili powder (or less if [...]
Filed under: Recipe, Vegetarian/Vegan on January 6th, 2010 | 2 Comments »
Looking for a healthy, delicious Christmas cookie? Try these melomakarona. They use olive oil instead of butter, are flavored with brandy and orange, are sweetened with honey, and are topped with nuts. This is a cookie I don’t mind my kids eating every day.
Ingredients:
1/2 tsp baking soda
grated rind and juice of 1 large [...]
Filed under: Recipe on December 23rd, 2009 | No Comments »